In Tehran, Ruhulla Rostami, who was previously twice a gold medalist at the Paralympic Games, won a silver medal in the para-weightlifting category of 88 kg at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Ruhulla Rostami wins silver medal in para-weightlifting
He finished just one kilogram behind the renowned Chinese champion Yan Panpan in a thrilling competition. Both athletes broke the Games record on their fourth and final attempt.
Rostami competed in the men's para-weightlifting category of 88 kg and secured second place after a tense battle with the Chinese representative.
The battle between the two athletes continued on the fourth, final attempt, where both managed to set a Para Asian Games record. In the end, Yan Panpan won with a lift of 244 kg, while Rostami received silver with a result of 243 kg, trailing by only one kilogram.
Shadi Issa from Syria took third place, lifting 208 kg and winning the bronze medal.